ScannerSettings vs ST247 Spot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScannerSettings
Configure and test compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners. Customize symbologies, add prefixes/suffixes, and control user feedback like LEDs, beeps, and vibrations. Requires iOS 6.1+ and a compatible scanner.
- Configure compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners
- Test scanner functionality
- Define symbologies
- Set prefixes and suffixes
- Control LED, beep, and vibrate feedback
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ScannerSettings will only work with a compatible Socket Bluetooth CHS 7 or CHS 8 barcode scanner. It is used to configure and test the scanner. Configuration options include configuring the applicable symbologies, defining a suffix or prefix and controlling the user feedback mechanisms (LED, beep, vibrate). The CHS line is Apple iOS certified for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and sold separately. An iOS Version of 6.1 or higher is required.
ST247 Spot
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The ST24/7Spot™ mobile app from the developer of the ShadowTrack 24/7 GPS tracking platform is now available to iOS users who are subscribers with access to the ST24/7Spot tracking and monitoring platform. Use the app for tracking and monitoring of valued assets. The app offers a convenient display of various asset properties. The event-based history catalogue gives you a brief overview of all trips and stops with detailed tracking history available for each asset. The drag and drop menu displays the vehicle data in a manageable and custom manner. Push-notifications will bring you the latest information on a vehicle’s speed violations and geofence breaches. Use the commands in the app for mobile tools to manage your assets properly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScannerSettings at 7.1 against ST247 Spot's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, ST247 Spot every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScannerSettings | ST247 Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile | Shadowtrack 247 LLC |
In-app purchases
ScannerSettings
No in-app purchases
ST247 Spot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ScannerSettings free?
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Do ScannerSettings or ST247 Spot have ads?
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